Plano Reads
Plano Reads: Second Tuesday Book Club returns to Schimelpfenig Library on September 14 with ‘The Vanishing Half’
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in-person from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library. This will be our first in-person meeting since last year, and we will also choose our books for January – November 2022. Please email Cathe Spencer at cathes@plano.gov if you have […]
Grab a Graphic Novel: Outside the Box!
We’re highlighting our graphic novel collection by exploring tried-and-true cartoon classics, as well as fresh-off-the-press new releases. Pick up a graphic novel today! Our Grab a Graphic Novel blog series presents our latest reads from the aforementioned collection. Available at all five libraries, the collection encompasses comics, manga and, of course, graphic novels — anything that uses […]
Six of Crows Read-Alikes
Did you enjoy Shadow and Bone on Netflix? Do you like solving puzzles and working with a team? Join us on September 7th at 2 p.m. at Haggard Library for a Six of Crows-themed Escape Room. Solve puzzles and work together to escape “The Ice Court” from Six of Crows.
Grab a Graphic Novel: Back to School
We’re highlighting our graphic novel collection by exploring tried-and-true cartoon classics, as well as fresh-off-the-press new releases. Pick up a graphic novel today! Our Grab a Graphic Novel blog series presents our latest reads from the aforementioned collection. Available at all five libraries, the collection encompasses comics, manga and, of course, graphic novels — anything that uses […]
Fall 2021 Book Clubs
There are some fun themes and book choices for our clubs this fall. Check out this post for the list, as well as details on when and where we are meeting. What Are You Reading Now Read and discuss great books you’ve read. WAYRN meets on the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. […]
Plano Reads: Selfie Book Talk, Episode #19
Your Plano Public Library staff are virtually recommending their favorite reads. Below is the list of these titles, with additional read-alikes you can check out. See all Book Selfies posts here. Big friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman Available as: Print | eBook | eAudiobookRecommended by: Amanda at Haggard […]
Have You Heard? Exploring Nonfiction Audiobooks
Travel the world, relive history, dive deep into personal stories and discover fascinating facts with our nonfiction audiobook collections. Learn and be entertained while carrying out everyday activities like riding in the car, emptying the dishwasher, going for a walk, or just lounging in your pajamas.
The Splendid and the Vile
The next Brown Bag Book Club meets on Thursday, August 26 at 12 p.m. via Zoom. Register here. Beginning in September, this book club will meet in person on the 4th Thursday monthly at 12 p.m. at Parr Library. The Splendid and the Vile: a Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by […]
Exploring ‘Our Hometowns’
As summer comes to a close and we are all returning home, remember that there are still adventures and stories to be had! Our collection has a great selection of books, audiobooks and movies to make you nostalgic or glad to be home. Nonfiction: Very Real Destinations The Art of Being a Tourist at Home: Expand Your World […]
Cook the Book: Let’s Go Grazing (appetizers)
Find out what Cook the Book is cooling up this August!